Shelter Studios Set for Staged Reading of LOSS, March 6-8

A Staged Reading of Loss written and directed by Deloss Brown with music composed by Bob Trien (BMI Musical Theater Workshop), Henry Purcell and Sir Arthur Sullivan and words by Deloss Brown as well as poets, playwrights and lyricists throughout the ages will have three performances at Shetler Studios taking place on March 6, 7 and 8 beginning at 7PM. The cast features Tara Frederickson* (Metropolitan Opera, Classic Stage Company), James Plante* and Jessica Eleanor Grant* (New York Shakespeare Company). *(member of Actors Equity)

Loss revolves around three couples at different stages of their relationships and what happens when a husband's loyalty is tested by his wife's best friend. The story comes full circle as two women confront each other with an accusation of betrayal that ends in a fatal showdown. Inspired in part by the life and poetry of Francois Villon, Loss is a collage of beautiful ballads, witty, urbane dialogue and surprising encounters.

Deloss Brown's first play, Heart of a Dog was produced at the McCarter Theatre before premiering at CSC Repertory. His 2007 play The Sheik, inspired by Richard Steele's 1703 comedy "The Tender Husband", was produced at Medicine Show Theatre where it received rave reviews including one from the New York Times. Other plays include The Landlord's Daughter produced as a reading at Manhattan Theatre Club and Symphony Space, Reduced Voltage and Cleaning Solution; both produced at the Direct Theatre and Jonathan Wild, produced at the Houston Playwright's Theatre. As a director he's worked on numerous productions for companies including Riverside Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, the Julliard Drama Division (including Streamers with Ving Rhames and Uncle Vanya starring Kevin Spacey) and his own Cressid Theatre Company. His play The Red and The Black, based on the novel by Stendhal was presented to critical acclaim at the Theatre at St. Clements in 2013 and is published by Indie Theater Now. As a teacher he has taught Shakespearean verse acting at Julliard and Medieval Theatre and Shakespeare for Writers at NYU.

Loss will be presented in Staged Reading format at Shetler Studios (244 West 54th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor) on Sunday March 6, Monday March 7 and Tuesday March 8. All performances are 7PM. Running time is approximately 2 hours. Admission is free. Members of the entertainment industry are encouraged to attend. Space is limited and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations are advised. For reservations e-mail delossbrown@prodigy.net or call (212) 865-1127. For further details go to http://delossbrown.com.